Zeenat Banquets

6424 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
Catering
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2014
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Zeenat Banquets has four inspections on file, the first dated 2011. On Apr 15, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Zeenat Banquets since Apr 15, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Zeenat Banquets' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: STOVE, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, SINKS, AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GARBAGE,ETC.)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT LINEN ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. FOUND CLUTTER AT MAIN KITCHEN. (GARBAGE ETC.) MUST BE DECLUTTERED AND CLEANED.
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Jan 14, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. ONLY STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL ISSUED DATED 5/28/2011. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND POST IT ON THE WALL. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS,7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS POTS AND PANS,UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND THE WALLS IN THE PREP ARE CLOSE TO THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 2, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALLED SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPT, AND THE MOP SINK AND THE 3 COMPT SINK DUE BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK ARE TOO CLOSE TO THE 3 COMPT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPT SINK, MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. STAINED CEILING IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM, MUST REPAIR REMOVE STAINED. CEILING VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILT UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB BY THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE 7'6" FOR THE MOP SINK OR REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE FAUCET.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zeenat Banquets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zeenat Banquets on file is from Apr 15, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zeenat Banquets?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zeenat Banquets.

Has Zeenat Banquets' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zeenat Banquets have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zeenat Banquets means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.